as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the economy was in recession, but the fat-cat financiers on Wall Street didn't seem to be suffering
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as in have
a wealthy person
that last recession was particularly hard on the poor, but the fat cats barely noticed a dip in their bank accounts
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as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
a candidate that has the backing of most of the party's fat cats
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Recent Examples of fat-cat
Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But perhaps the biggest antidote to The Studio’s overdog problem is that its fat-cat Apple TV+ profile can easily be spun as good for everybody.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Nov. 2025
On the plus side of this arrangement, 11-team leagues at this level will also keep the power conference fat cats happy by limiting the additional auto-bids doled out to mid- and low-majors.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Writers, broadcasters and even fat-cat owners do it as well.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
But perhaps the biggest antidote to The Studio’s overdog problem is that its fat-cat Apple TV+ profile can easily be spun as good for everybody.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
In the Hollywood of yore, producers were seen as fat cats.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Nov. 2025
On the plus side of this arrangement, 11-team leagues at this level will also keep the power conference fat cats happy by limiting the additional auto-bids doled out to mid- and low-majors.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat-cat
Adjective
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This girl comes from a wealthy family and told my daughter her parents would get an Airbnb for them and invited her to stay there.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not all past Fed chairs have been vastly wealthy.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The best strategy is often a focused plan, managed efficiently, with a clear line between high-return improvements and nice-to-haves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But a growing number of Hollywood heavyweights have continued to raise concerns over the ramifications of the deal for the industry at large.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 52-year-old heavyweight was refused bail on Wednesday after being taken into custody the previous evening, according to a local report cited by ESPN.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the season ends, so, too, does their romance; the couple do not reunite until seven years later, when Laure is at loose ends and Erica is married to a rich man and planning to have children.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Venture capitalists nearly doubled their spending on new US university spinoffs in 2025 to $690 million after three years of declines, PitchBook data show.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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He was nearly wiped out but got back his financial footing when a venture capitalist asked him in 1986 to be chairman of the board, with stock options, of a new company called Magellan.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Laser writes energy circuits Unlike conventional energy storage devices that rely on synthetic materials and chemical-heavy processes, this method uses a natural substrate and a single-step fabrication process.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth’s luxury Bowie House hotel opened with a beef-heavy menu.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In this case, these ancient craftsmen figured out how to sparingly use Cinnabar, which spoke less to the affluent family’s budget, but rather a common practice to mix iron oxide and cinnabar that included a primer.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus buyer is typically an affluent, tech forward, and comfort focused individual, often in the 40 to 60 year old range, prioritizing a serene, quiet luxury driving experience, over high performance sporty dynamics.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bjork, however, went all-in on the look, posing on the cover of Vogue Scandinavia in the blurred tulle Margiela gown with a merkin wig, fashioned from real human hair and painstakingly embroidered to the crotch of an underlaid silk stocking bodysuit.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cousin’s body was sprawled on the bed — nude with a silk stocking tied tightly around her neck.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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